Deadly 60
Adventurer and naturalist Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals. From tiger sharks to giant centipedes, funnel web spiders to the golden poison frog, Steve bravely tracks down the creatures that others spend a lifetime avoiding!
Ages 8–14: Deadly 60 is an exciting choice for curious learners who love animals and adventure. Viewers will discover animal adaptations, habitats, ecosystems, food webs, and the behaviors that help species survive in the wild. The show also highlights the importance of biodiversity and conservation.
In Palm Oil vs. the Rainforest, naturalist Steve Backshall discusses ways in which the production of palm oil could minimize the risk to the rainforest and the survival of animals. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Meet the Blacktip Shark, naturalist Steve Backshall and Dr. Stephen Kajiura fly over water off the coast of Florida. They see the largest blacktip shark shoal in the world. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In The Giant Manta Ray, naturalist Steve Backshall comes across a giant manta ray in the ocean around Isla de la Plata in Ecuador. The giant oceanic manta ray can grow up to a maximum of 9 meters or 30 feet in length. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Swimming With Sharks, naturalist Steve Backshall explains why sharks face danger from human activity. He goes shark diving in the Bahamas to learn how shark conservation can help the local economy. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In The Great Hammerhead Shark, naturalist Steve Backshall uses bait to entice great hammerhead sharks to swim near him. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In The Reticulated Python, naturalist Steve Backshall joins Rich, a herpetologist who studies the reticulated python. They find a python and Steve explains how constriction works while the snake is wrapping itself around his neck. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Orangutans in Danger, naturalist Steve Backshall visits an orangutan sanctuary and marvels at two baby orangutans who have lost their mothers because of deforestation, but are now growing and playing. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Rescuing a Reticulated Python, naturalist Steve Backshall tags along with experts from the Bali Reptile Rescue organization to extract a reticulated python from a farm in Bali. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In The Tiger Shark's Deadly Stripes, naturalist Steve Backshall goes diving at Tiger Beach in the Bahamas. He runs into a tiger shark whose camouflage and teeth make it a great predator. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Lionfish and Frogfish, Ocean Ninjas, naturalist Steve Backshall spots a venomous lionfish and predatory frogfish. He explains how the frogfish walk across the seafloor, use camouflage, and catch prey. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In The Golden Baboon Spider, naturalist Steve Backshall investigates a spider burrow to find a golden baboon spider. He explains how these spiders entrap and digest insects, and why they are in danger as a species. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Serval, Wild Cat on the Hunt, naturalist Steve Backshall joins a group of scientists to look for servals in an unusual location — near a power station — and shows why these wild cats are such effective hunters. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Palm Oil vs. the Rainforest, naturalist Steve Backshall discusses ways in which the production of palm oil could minimize the risk to the rainforest and the survival of animals. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Meet the Blacktip Shark, naturalist Steve Backshall and Dr. Stephen Kajiura fly over water off the coast of Florida. They see the largest blacktip shark shoal in the world. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In The Giant Manta Ray, naturalist Steve Backshall comes across a giant manta ray in the ocean around Isla de la Plata in Ecuador. The giant oceanic manta ray can grow up to a maximum of 9 meters or 30 feet in length. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Swimming With Sharks, naturalist Steve Backshall explains why sharks face danger from human activity. He goes shark diving in the Bahamas to learn how shark conservation can help the local economy. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In The Great Hammerhead Shark, naturalist Steve Backshall uses bait to entice great hammerhead sharks to swim near him. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In The Reticulated Python, naturalist Steve Backshall joins Rich, a herpetologist who studies the reticulated python. They find a python and Steve explains how constriction works while the snake is wrapping itself around his neck. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Orangutans in Danger, naturalist Steve Backshall visits an orangutan sanctuary and marvels at two baby orangutans who have lost their mothers because of deforestation, but are now growing and playing. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Rescuing a Reticulated Python, naturalist Steve Backshall tags along with experts from the Bali Reptile Rescue organization to extract a reticulated python from a farm in Bali. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In The Tiger Shark's Deadly Stripes, naturalist Steve Backshall goes diving at Tiger Beach in the Bahamas. He runs into a tiger shark whose camouflage and teeth make it a great predator. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Lionfish and Frogfish, Ocean Ninjas, naturalist Steve Backshall spots a venomous lionfish and predatory frogfish. He explains how the frogfish walk across the seafloor, use camouflage, and catch prey. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In The Golden Baboon Spider, naturalist Steve Backshall investigates a spider burrow to find a golden baboon spider. He explains how these spiders entrap and digest insects, and why they are in danger as a species. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Serval, Wild Cat on the Hunt, naturalist Steve Backshall joins a group of scientists to look for servals in an unusual location — near a power station — and shows why these wild cats are such effective hunters. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.